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City, University of London: Counselling Psychology - Postgraduate Certificate

Institution City, University of London View institution profile
Department Department of Psychology View department profile
Web https://www.city.ac.uk/
Email health@city.ac.uk
Telephone 020 7040 5000
Study type Taught

Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology is for students who are planning to go on and do further graduate work, whether through a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology or a related profession.

The course is for students who have an undergraduate degree, but you do not have to have a first degree in psychology. Some students use the programme as a bridge towards further study in counselling psychology, while others apply their knowledge and skills from the course within the counselling or psychotherapy profession.

As well as fulfilling the academic side of the programme, you need to be willing to investigate yourself and be open to exploring personal and interpersonal dynamics. This is a course for those with a willingness to expose their vulnerabilities and explore their own and others’ inner worlds.

Emphasising the connection between psychological theory and counselling, this programme is not just about understanding knowledge – it is about understanding how to apply what you have learned to ensure that your practice promotes psychological development.

On our Postgraduate Certificate programme, we focus on the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client and concentrate on the personal subjective experience of the whole person. This makes the emphasis of our approach holistic rather than diagnostic, in keeping with the ethos of counselling psychology.

You will investigate person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural theories and use a range of practical modes from client case studies and interviews to personal diaries and role-play exercises.

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City University of London

We are a leading provider of health and psychology education and applied research, offering outstanding teaching and clinical facilities in the heart of London. 

Based in central London, the School offers state-of-the-art clinical skills facilities, academic excellence and a diverse student body - from those taking their first steps in healthcare, to practitioners with many years' experience in their field - to create an exciting and innovative learning environment. 

We are consistently ranked as one of the best providers in London 

  • 2nd in London for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2022 and 2023)
  •  1st in London for Health Professions (The Guardian …
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